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The popstar and Lady GaGa lead the nominations for the ceremony with nine nods apiece.
Beyoncé is scheduled to perform her latest single 'Sweet Dreams' at the event, according to MTV.
The upcoming performance will mark her third singing appearance at the awards. In 2003, she sang 'Crazy In Love' with Jay-Z and then 'Ring The Alarm' in 2006.
The 2009 VMAs will be broadcast on September 13 from New York City.
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